Poet · 1343 – 1400
Geoffrey Chaucer
Little-Known Facts
- He held practical posts as a customs official and clerk of the king's works.
- He was the first writer buried in what became Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.
Myths & Misconceptions
Why is Chaucer hard to read today?
He wrote in Middle English, an older form of the language; with a little help his vivid storytelling and humour come through clearly.